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Paul

73 visits
65 restaurants
5 cities
6.3 avg score
73 visits together
17
Apr
2026
Dinner · Austin, TX
Paul's birthday. It's a fine venue, I kind of like it's just an old bar with a giant backyard. Probably wouldn't go there for the food.
11
Apr
2026
Dinner · Las Vegas, NV
Ada's 4.0
I was so excited for this place after all the previous Vegas disappointment. Same group as Esther's Kitchen, which came almost unanimously recommended. Started good. Waiter basical...
11
Apr
2026
Lunch · Las Vegas, NV
Eataly 2.0
Awful bread, awful everything.
10
Apr
2026
10
Apr
2026
Dinner · Las Vegas, NV
Sinatra 7.0
"with Pan + Lux"
10
Apr
2026
Dinner · Las Vegas, NV
Completely packed Tiki Bar at 4pm on a Friday. $9 drinks for an extended happy hour. Cool build-out, but not a lot of standing room, constantly had to move out of the way.
10
Mar
2026
Dinner · Austin, TX
Six month steakhouse embargo after this! So disappointing. People love the build-out. It's fine. The ambiance is dull. The service is nice, but not right for a steakhouse. Very res...
3
Mar
2026
Dinner · Austin, TX
Chicken Parm night!! me: What was your favorite? Max: Other than the desserts? Paul: They (the desserts) were all really good Best focaccia I've had in awhile. Decent chick...
1
Mar
2026
Dinner · Austin, TX
Canje 7.5
After NASCAR
23
Jan
2026
Dinner · Austin, TX
definitely gay
7
Jan
2026
Dinner · Austin, TX
Vespaio 7.0
Super packed but thinned out by the end of the night. Didn't send the pastas until after the risotto entree arrived. Both pastas were rushed/not great, but also comped, so I guess ...
12
Nov
2025
Dinner · Austin, TX
Oasthaus 5.0
with Paul, Hayes, Etta.
17
Sep
2025
Dinner · Austin, TX
Lutie's 8.0
Medico Muerte ($17) - drinks Pink Pony Club ($20) - drinks Oyster ($2) - cheap Bebida Rosa ($17) - drinks Chocolate Cremeux ($12) - dessert Creme Caramel ($10) - dessert Ear...
16
Jul
2025
Dinner · Austin, TX
26
Jun
2025
Dinner · Austin, TX
Everything was fine, at best. Seemed like a big date spot. I would go to Vespaio 100/100 over this. Would maybe reorder the pizza, but I didn't think the sauce was that special. Ar...
18
Aug
2024
6
Feb
2024
Dinner · Austin, TX
Uchiba 7.5
Ehhh, it's fine. I think I still favor an omakase because the prepared dishes weren't that great and nigiri is nigiri at this level. Cocktails ordered: Highball, Tsurai, Citrus Old...
25
Jan
2024
Dinner · Austin, TX
They were slammed and looked disorganized/understaffed. OpenTable showed wide open, so maybe big dinner no-res rush? Host said 5 minutes. Sat us 30 minutes late. Service was fine, ...
11
Jan
2024
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul, Steve. Steve and I were excited to come back. Service was very good, but the food was very disappointing. Especially the Chef's Cut - supposedly some wagyu ribeye. Wouldn'...
11
Jan
2024
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul. It's okay. I don't think I'd come back. The drinks are fine, but expensive ($17/18) for what they are. The penicillin is served with a sealed/wrapped hard ginger candy (no...
4
Jan
2024
Dinner · Austin, TX
Was very empty. Friendly enough service/staff. One lady came over and talked to us about their apricot amaros.
1
Dec
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul, Steve. After Jeffrey's dinner. Kitchen was closed so no Quatro Leches :(
1
Dec
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Jeffrey's 6.0
w/ Paul, Steve. I thought those semi-circular tables were bigger. Just us three and it seemed we were touching knees. Honestly, most was unimpressive. If I told someone that Jeffre...
17
Nov
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Olamaie 7.5
w/ Paul, Steve. Steven's apology dinner?
1
Nov
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Bufalina 6.0
w/ Paul. Eight glasses of wine (4 each) were $148 of the total bill. Their tasting menu was overpriced by around $30/ea ($60 total). I'd stick with the normal menu. Alsace takeove...
21
Sep
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
De Nada 6.0
w/ Paul, Steve. Did not realize the large margaritas were $15/ea. $90 for six margaritas!! I don't remember the individual tacos, but not that great. Ordered: Crispy Beef Tacos, Po...
25
Aug
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
Habana 6.5
w/ Paul, Steve. Kind of embarassing that a Cuban lunch spot is $240 for three people. $80/head. Good: Cubano sandwich ($17 - you do get a lot of food). Whatever: Lechon Asado (+), ...
25
Aug
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul. Good: Oceans 12 ($46 drink!!), Lamb Wontons, Mothers Milk (drink). Whatever: Kung Pao Cauliflower (+), Chicken Katsu Sando, Are You Afraid of the Dark (drink), Bao buns, J...
24
May
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul. Sat at bar, they won't let you do tasting menu there. Bartender was kind of dismissive until we started putting in orders. Very Good: Tajarin (confit rabbit), Carrot Cake ...
28
Apr
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul, Steve. || Appetizers: 1. Queso Fundido w/ Chorizo (G), 2. Tuna aguachile w/ callo de acha (WH - Paul/Steve said G). || Entrees: 1. Mole Negro Duck (VG), 2. Birria de Chivo...
14
Apr
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Kiin Di 6.5
w/ Paul. Paul picked up, ate at his house. I think everything was good. Wouldn't get the egg rolls again. They didn't include the killer noodles, which is kind of bullshit. Got the...
5
Apr
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Vespaio 8.0
w/ Andrew, Paul. Very Good: The Variation (cocktail), Carbonara. Good: Tomahawk risotto for 2 (++), Cozze Alla Posillipo (mussels) (+), Espresso Martini, Toscana Pizza, Tiramisu, L...
2
Apr
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul, Tiff, and children. (review menu)
26
Mar
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul, Steve, Hayden, Hayes. Very Good: Ice Cream (kids loved it, but Twin Peaks couldn't make milkshakes, only had a little chocolate sauce left - wtf!!). Good: Cheese Bites, Tr...
5
Mar
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Canje 6.5
w/ Paul, Steve. very good: Plantain Chips Guyanese Style Roti Carolina Gold Rice "Djondjon" (Paul excellent) Tres Leches good: Curry Wagyu Beef Wild Boar Pepper Pot (get with r...
24
Feb
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Lenoir 4.0
w/ Paul. Whatever: Crab Finger, Hushpuppy appetizer, Sweet potato dessert cake. Wine pairing was WH+. Not Good: 3 dishes!! Radish, Pork Chop (overcooked, too much fat), Shrimp on b...
16
Feb
2023
Lunch · Austin, TX
Luminaire 4.0
w/ Paul, Steve. Paul saw an "Eater article" about it. It's the restaurant of the Hyatt Centric. Good: Cojeta flan. Whatever: Charred Broccolini, Smashed Chickpea Toastie, Chicken A...
6
Jan
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Juniper 7.0
w/ Paul. Good: Focaccia (Paul said wasn't hot enough), Ravioli (mushroom duxelle), Arborio Risotto. Whatever: Crudo (no reason for $50 oysters), Stracciatella, Pineapple Orange Mou...
5
Jan
2023
Dinner · Austin, TX
Juniper 6.5
w/ Paul. Don't remember the courses. Remember it being better than last time with Max. No Cacio e Pepe on the tasting menu. Maybe should start doing the A La Carte menu.
8
Dec
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Paul. Whatever: Burger, frozen cocktail. Also $65 for two burgers and two drinks!!
2
Dec
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Bufalina 7.5
w/ Paul, Max, Andrew. Good: Strozzapretti, Tajarin (w/ 4g truffles - I say whatever to these). Whatever: Suppli, Caponata, Bibb Salad, Ice Cream & Sherry, Chocoalte Mousse, Tor...
18
Nov
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Andrew, Paul. Always great.
18
Nov
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Comedor 8.0
w/ Paul, Andrew. Too drunk to remember anything. Remember everything being pretty good. Didn't like the new mezcals we tried. "Yeah all you kept saying was 'pop a mollie I'm sweati...
2
Nov
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Salty Sow 7.0
w/ Paul. Good: Pastrami Salmon, Redfish, Brussels Sprouts, Caramel Budino dessert. Whatever: Wagyu Cheeseburger, Candied Pork Belly (WH-). Not Good: Bananas Foster Beignets, Chocol...
23
Oct
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Paul. Excellent: Hamachi. Good: HH Guac, Charred Octopus, Corn. Whatever: Halibut (overcooked, $48!!), HH Pork Taco, Machete (too heavy). Gansito dessert was like a moon pie.
9
Oct
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
DipDipDip 5.0
w/ Paul, Steve, Hayes. Paul and Steve liked when they combined the beef, pork, bao bun, and queso. That was really good. But for a "Baller Omakase," it's weird. Everything is cooke...
14
Sep
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Otoko 8.0
w/ Paul, Steve. Sushi omakase. Still the best. Paul ordered $31 cocktails (Summer Samurai). Bartender tried to sell us $90/oz Japanese whiskey. Also ordered Heaven & Earth - $16/ea...
14
Sep
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul. Drinks only. Seasonal daquiri ok. Penicillin bad, tasted skunked.
29
Aug
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Peche 7.0
w/ Paul, Steve (+Hayden, Hayes) for Steve's Mac & Cheese challenge. Ate 3, Steve's ratings - first: very good, second: whatever, third: not good. Good: Scallops (+), Veal Paupiette...
12
Aug
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
Fresa's 6.0
w/ Paul, Phil. Good: Achiote & Citrus Chicken, Chimichurri Skirt Steak fajitas. Whatever: Loaded queso. Not Good: Chicken Flautas
9
Aug
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Lutie's 7.0
w/ Steve, Paul, Amy. Very Good: Delta Blues Rice, Beets, Foie Gras (Steve and Paul said A++). Good: Pork Belly. Whatever: Fritto Misto (Amy - good), Crudo (Steve favorite, Paul - g...
31
Jul
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul. Ordered a la carte instead of tasting. Very Good: Naan. Good: Naan sauces ($3/ea - cultured butter, tomato chutney, ginger raita). Good: Brussels Sprouts (+), Shishitos. W...
7
Jul
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Ranch 616 3.0
w/ Steve, Paul. Good: Nothing. Whatever: Gran Pepino (drink), Crispy Oysters (fried), Quesadilla, Caesar Salad, Pork Chop, Divorced Quail, Chocolate Torte, Fried Pie, Nanner Puddin...
7
Jul
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul. First, the setup is weird. Super empty but wouldn't open the door fully - "do you have a reservation?" yes "ok, let me check." closes door. Good: Aqua Dillenia. Not Good: ...
15
Jun
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul. Takeaway to Paul's house. Very Good: Green Beans, Good: Double Cooked Pork Belly, Dumplings; Whatever: Pepper Steak, Dan Dan Noodles
2
Jun
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
w/ Paul. Good: Bolognaise, Paillard
12
May
2022
Dinner · Miami, FL
Boia De 7.0
w/ Steve, Paul. Very Good: Scallop Crudo. Good: Tagliolini Nero (+, dill flavor), Pappardelle alla Lepre (+), Doppio Agnolotti, Chocolate Budino. Whatever: Crispy Polenta (Paul - G...
13
Apr
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Pasta Bar 7.0
w/ Paul. $700 for two. Blue crab favorite dish. Bread was also very good. Did a crayfish boil one that was pretty good. Wine pairing also good. Not sure if it's worth the upcharge.
6
Apr
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Il Brutto 5.0
w/ Max, Paul, Steve. Very Good: Broccolini, Good: Scallop Crudo, Beef Tenderloin, Whatever: Prosciutto di Parma, Burrata Pizza, Lamb Scottadito, Pappardelle, Ricotta Semifreddo, Ge...
19
Mar
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Odd Duck 7.0
w/ Paul. Very Good: Redfish Ceviche. Good: Queso Fundido, Grilled Quail, Dry-Aged Wagyu Burger (w/ pimento, braised greens, chicharron - the rarest "medium rare" burger ever). Not ...
2
Mar
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Jjim 7.5
w/ Paul, Steve, Andrew. Ordered a big bottle of sake for $100 for Steven. Everything was good. I forget what individually was better than the rest. Everyone liked dinner.
16
Feb
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
Comedor 7.0
w/ Paul, Jack. Paul's Favorite: 20oz Ribeye. Jack's Favorite: Bone Marrow Tacos. Very Good: Grilled Brocolli. Good: Seafood Tostada, Tuna Aguachile, Tacos de Pescado
1
Feb
2022
Dinner · Austin, TX
aba 7.5
w/ Paul. Very Good: Ahi Tuna raw. Good: Crispy Short Rib Hummus, Crispy Pork Belly, Honey Pie, 2017 Xinomavro wine. Whatever: Whipped Feta, Salmon Crudo, Brussels Sprouts (Paul - G...
13
Jan
2022
Lunch · Austin, TX
Briscuits 6.0
Same problem as Bird Bird Biscuit. The biscuits are good, the meat is good. Would rather keep them separate.
18
Dec
2021
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul. Food tasting w/ wine pairing. Excellent: Akaushi Dry-Aged Ribeye with Kohlrabi Beer Cheese filled Donut. Very Good: Everything else (Muscovy Duck, Black Cod, assorted snac...
23
Nov
2021
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Paul, Steve. Good, filling steakhouse meal. Food: Shrimp Platter, Bob's Bacon, Scallop Appetizer, Prime Fillet (x2), Veal Porterhouse, Mac & Cheese, Asparagus, Chophouse Salad, ...
17
Oct
2021
Dinner · New Orleans, LA
w/ Paul, Steve. Chef Choice (3 x $75), Butternut Squash, Bone Marrow, Beluga caviar. Great time. Steve stole the diamond pen.
15
Oct
2021
Dinner · New Orleans, LA
Herbsaint 8.5
w/ Phil, Paul, Steve. Excellent: Housemade Spaghetti (we got 2), Muscovy Duck Leg Confit. Very Good: Nduja, Escargots, Vanilla Pot de Creme. Good: Gumbo (got 2), Oysters, French Fr...
14
Oct
2021
Dinner · New Orleans, LA
w/ Phil, Paul, Steve. Demi Turtle, Pork Belly, S&T ALA, Rich Girl Poor Boy, Shrimp ala cart, Veal Tender, Filet, Ice Cream, Pecan Pie, Souffle, Dessert
29
Sep
2021
Dinner · Austin, TX
w/ Phil, Andrew, Paul, Steve. Can't remember scores, but the sausage was like charcuterie deli meat, not like bbq sausage - disappointing. Ordered: Lobster Hushpuppies, Rattlesnake...
17
Jul
2021
Dinner · Bentonville, AR
w/ Paul, Scott, Ted. "Can you write down that he doesn't know how to pronounce it?" "DON'T WRITE THAT DOWN." Our order: Sloe something, Hot Tea, Smoked Something, Jalisco Citron, P...
18
May
2021
Dinner · Austin, TX
Uroko 7.0
Picked up and ate at Paul's.
13
May
2021
Dinner · Austin, TX
Eberly 6.0
w/ Paul, Steve. Both liked short rib. All sides (crushed potatoes, shells & cheese, asparagus) bad.
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